FEWA awards three-plant contract to Mubadala Investment Co

The United Arab Emirates' Federal Energy and Water Authority (FEWA) has handed a contract to build three desalination plants to MDC Power Holding Co., owned by Mubadala Investment Company, reports Zawya.

“The timing and sizing of the facilities have been determined based on the optimal technical solution and commercial attractiveness,” said FEWA director general Mohammad Saleh.

“Together with FEWA our goal is to improve the overall power and water sector towards a highly efficient generation system, while reducing carbon emissions associated with desalination, in alignment with the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036,” said Mubadala utilities director Mohammed Al Huraimel.